Overview
This book adopts a critical perspective to analyze the Europe-2020 Strategy and its effects on the transformation of the European productive and social model, particularly in Spain. The evidence provided in this book suggests that the Europe-2020 strategy cannot be dissociated from the policies of commodification initiated in the Stability and Growth Pact (Maastricht, 1997) nor from the Austerity measures implemented to deal with the financial crisis in 2007. These policies of «commodification» and «austerity» are seriously limiting Europe-2020 capacity to foster a smart, sustainable and inclusive productive transition, while adding greatly to the continuous process of precarization and social exclusion that European societies are suffering, especially in Southern Europe. The book presents empirical evidence on these externalities in areas as diverse as EU foreign policy, entrepreneurship or gender equality. But the special emphasis has been placed in those areas that the Europe 2020 strategy considers crucial such as employment, R&D, climate change and energy sustainability, education and fighting against poverty in Spain. Thanks to the profuse analyses carried out by a group of leading Spanish academics, the book constitutes a benchmark for scholars, practitioners and the general public interested in European and Spanish economic policy issues. ""Essential contributions on the challenges faced by the Spanish economy when it comes to strengthening the Welfare State"" (Valeriano Gómez, former Minister of Employment) ""A most useful collection of contributions addressing Spain’s difficulties in dealing with an indebted economy, and in need of re-shaping its strategic productive and social models within the EU"" (Luis Moreno, IPP-CSIC). ""This book provides appealing insights into the evolution of the Spanish productive and social protection systems under austerity, as well as an analysis of crucial aspects of the implementation of the EU 2020 Strategy. A must-read for professionals and students interested on European"" (Ana Marta Guillén, Dep Sociology- Oviedo University)
Full Product Details
Author: Javier Ramos-Diaz ,
Maria Esther Del Campo Garcia
Publisher: PIE - Peter Lang
Imprint: PIE - Peter Lang
Edition: New edition
Volume: 84
Weight: 0.470kg
ISBN: 9782807604360
ISBN 10: 2807604366
Pages: 340
Publication Date: 08 August 2017
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Javier Ramos is Research Associate at ICEI (Complutense Institute of International Studies) – Complutense University of Madrid and Academic Director of the Complutense University expertise programs on “Crowdfunding” and Social Innovation and Collaborative Economy. Esther del Campo is Professor of Political Science and Administration at the Complutense University of Madrid. At present, she is director of the Doctorate in Political Sciences and of the Administration and International Relations of the Complutense University of Madrid.
